Salt -containing water: miracle cure for nutrient -rich tomatoes or risk of the ecosystem?

Salt -containing water: miracle cure for nutrient -rich tomatoes or risk of the ecosystem?

New irrigation method: pour tomatoes with salt water

A team of Italian researchers has discovered a groundbreaking method to make tomatoes more nutrient. The plants are poured with salt -containing water, which leads to smaller fruits but higher antioxidants. These antioxidants are crucial for protection against diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

The researchers of the university in Pisa found that the salinity in the water triggers a stress reaction in the tomatoes. In response to this, the plants produce more antioxidants to prevent damage. This effect can help to thrive on tomatoes in regions with water shortages by being irrigated with heavily diluted sea water.

Although the new irrigation method offers many advantages, the scientists warn that an excessive salt content in the soil can be harmful. A too strong salt can not only harm the microorganisms, but also change the root architecture of the plants. This can cause the plants to have difficulty absorbing water and ultimately die.

However, the study shows that the use of diluted salt water opens up new, promising opportunities for agriculture for irrigation. The scientists emphasize the importance of careful monitoring of the salt content in the ground to ensure that the plants can thrive.

- Nag